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Prelates say feeling of strife, enmity signals ‘crisis of compassion’
In a Sept. 9, 2019, column for the Boston Globe, Cardinal O'Malley addresses "the human consequences of our immigration policies." Archbishop Wester in a newly issued pastoral urges Catholics to pray for "hope and healing among peoples."
Indian Days brings together diverse tribes to celebrate customs, faith
For nearly 70 years, the Blackfeet Nation has hosted its annual Indian Days in Browning in the northwestern corner of Montana. Every July, the four-day powwow attracts 10,000 participants who stay in teepees and tents on the campgrounds of the Blackfeet Reservation.
Mass for Health & Healing
On the first Thursday of each month, we conduct Mass which includes the sacrament of anointing for all who might benefit from God’s healing grace whether it be emotional, spiritual or physical distress.
Hiking to Heal
When was the last time you had an opportunity to pause, ponder, and pray about the Lord’s presence and action in your daily life? In Luke 24:32, the story of the road to Emmaus, two discouraged disciples (in the days after Calvary) were walking together when they met a “stranger.”
Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving
Waking Up White is the book Irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. By sharing her sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As Irving unpacks her own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race.
Founder’s Day Lecture – “The Beatitudes: A Path to Positive Political Dialogue”
Lecturer in Religion and Professional Life Georgetown Law School Abbey Chapter Room at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 10.
A Theology of Priesthood and Ministry, A Personal Story
In August, Father Joe Serano celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination. With two presentations on two Tuesday nights (or alternatively two Wednesday mornings), he will share some of what has been his experience — on what it means to be a priest and how that expresses itself in ministry.
Suspicion Why and at What Cost? “Opening Our Hearts to Racial Healing”
Anita Friday is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and then Georgetown Law School. She has served as a member of the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania as well as a presenter at many Main Line churches, promoting racial harmony.
Daylesford Abbey 47 Annual Art Show
Daylesford Abbey Invites you to attend the Opening Reception of The 47th Annual Art Show Friday, October 4, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM $10.00.
Villa Joseph Marie opens new performing arts center
The Bucks County high school for girls, founded by the Sisters of St. Casimir, recently celebrated the completion of a state-of-the-art, 600-seat venue that will host its inaugural show -- a retrospective of past school productions -- on Nov. 22-24.